Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £52,000 to £59,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1RE |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1454772_1760017975 |
Summary
Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Banbury, Oxford
Shift: Monday - Friday 4 week rota (Days, lates and nights)
Salary: Circa £52,000 - £59,000 per annum
Excellent Benefits Inc: Overtime Available (1.5 / x2) + 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + Individual Healthcare Cash Plan + Retail Discount + 24/7 Employee Assistance Services + Ongoing Training and Development + Company Pension Scheme + Company Sick Pay Scheme.
The Company:
We are an established FMCG manufacturer with over 70 locations across 20 countries, supported by a dedicated team of more than 6,400 employees all over the world. The organization produces premium solutions for industries such as automotive, food and beverage, chemicals, and e-commerce, and works very closely with household name brands. This is an opportunity for a skilled maintenance engineer within the manufacturing industry to work with a true independent market leader within a well-established international group.
Role Responsibilities:
- Execute scheduled Planned Maintenance and Inspections to ensure continuous operation and reliability of all mechanical systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide timely and efficient response to mechanical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Actively participate in ongoing project work, including the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and plant upgrades.
- Perform the installation, commissioning, and routine maintenance of a wide range of mechanical equipment.
- Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records and documentation to meet internal requirements and regulatory/audit standards.
- Ensure effective communication of all issues, results, and maintenance plans with the wider engineering team.
- Collaborate closely with fellow Engineers to share knowledge, coordinate efforts, and ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Manage the process for sourcing and ordering spare parts to maintain critical stock levels
Requirements:
- Proven experience in fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of complex industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Prior experience gained within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment is essential.
- Formal Qualifications: Completed an onsite apprenticeship or hold a UK equivalent qualification (Level 3 NVQ, HNC, HND, ONC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to accurately read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and other technical documentation.
- Proficiency with standard workshop equipment and bench skills (e.g., measuring, cutting, welding/fabrication as required).
- Working knowledge of core industrial systems, including steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic technologies.
- Familiarity with the safe and effective use of access and lifting equipment, such as Forklift Trucks (FLTs) or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
- Prior experience gained within a manufacturing or production environment.
Job Titles: Maintenance / Maintenance Technician, Multiskilled Technician, Multiskilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Automation Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Shift Technician.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.